FIVB - Volleyball Volleyball Here is your source to learn more on the different positions and rules of volleyball. Service A serve begins each rally. A player must hit the ball with his or her hand over the net to land inside the lines of the court. Players may serve underarm or overarm (hardly anyone at elite level would offer an underarm serve). A popular serve is the "jump" or "spike" serve: the player jumps and serves the ball while airborne. Each player gets only one chance to serve. The serve can touch the net and continue into the opponent's court. Before this rule was introduced, a net touch on service ended the rally and the point was awarded to the receiving team. When the serving team loses a rally, it loses the right to serve. The receiving team then rotates one position on the court. Dig The "dig" is a forearm pass that is used to control the ball and pass it to the setter at the net. It is usually the first contact by the team and an effective shot to use in defence, such as when receiving a spike. The "libero" handles much of the team's serve reception and is pivotal in backcourt defence.

Set The "set" is an overhead pass used to change the direction of the dig and put the ball in a good position for the spiker. It is usually the team's second contact. Setting is the tactical centre of Volleyball. A setter must be good enough to keep the big blockers from dominating the net. The setter must feed his or her best hitters while also looking for opponent's blocking weaknesses (such as a short player on the front line or a slow centre blocker). Spike The "spike" is when the ball is hit or smashed across the net. It is the most powerful shot in volleyball – and the most effective way to win a rally. Block This is the first line of defence in Volleyball. The objective of the "block" is to stop the spiked ball from crossing the net or to channel the spike to defenders. The three front-court players share blocking. Teams usually opt for a "read and react" block (whereby they try to react to the ball leaving the setter's hands) or for a "commit" block (whereby they decide before the point whether to jump on the quick middle balls).

The key to good blocking is penetration – the best blockers reach well over the net and into the opponent's court rather than reaching straight up, when the block can be easily penetrated by quality hitters. The Ball After testing many colours, the FIVB introduced a ball with yellow, blue and white panels at the World Championships in Japan in 1998. It replaced the traditional all-white ball. The Rally Point System In 1998 the FIVB also tried some different scoring systems. At its World Congress in October 1998, the FIVB ratified the "rally point system." Every rally would now earn a point. The first four sets are played to 25, but the winning team must be ahead by at least two points. The fifth set is played to 15 – and again the winner must have a two-point margin. The system was designed to make the scoring system easier to follow and games faster and more exciting. The Libero The FIVB introduced a new specialised defensive player, the "libero", in 1996. The libero can perform only as a backcourt player and may not play an attacking shot (when the ball is hit back across the net), serve or block.

If the libero makes an overhead set of the ball in front of the 3-metre attack line, the ball may not be spiked over by the team. If the libero makes the same action behind the front zone, the ball may be freely attacked. The libero must wear a jersey with a different colour or design than those of other team members. Volleyball TERMS - Volleyball Yukon Volleyball Yukon Dawson Invitational VOLLEYBALL TERMS Pass – The first contact after a serve is considered a “pass”. The player who passes the ball is called the “passer”. Usually a pass is made with a player’s forearms but can also be made overhead with two open hands.Set- The second contact (after a pass or dig) is considered a “set”. The player who sets is called the “setter”. Usually a set is made with two hands overhead. A bump set is made with a player’s forearms. A player can also set the ball over the net on the first, second or third contact with the same motion. Hit/attack/spike – Typically the third contact when a player uses one open hand and swings at the ball to send it over the net is called a “hit/attack/spike”.

The player who hits the ball is called the “hitter/attacker/spiker”. These three terms are used interchangeable. The whole hand is loosely cupped in the shape of the ball and the entire hand (palm and fingers) should contact the ball. In some situations a player may choose to attack on the second contact instead of the third. Serve – The first contact that starts every rally is called a “serve”. The player who serves is called the “server”. Usually a server uses one, open hand to swing overhead and send the ball over the net from behind the end line. Less experienced players may serve underhand with one closed fist. Sometimes younger age groups are allowed to serve from within the court so be sure to check local league rules. There are 3 main types of serves that are defined below. Dig – The first contact made after an attacker from the other team sends the ball over to the defensive team is said to be a “dig”. Digs can be made with the forearms, open or closed hands or any other part of the body. Block – This move/contact is made by a player at the net to prevent the ball from coming over when an opposing player is sending the ball over the net.

This move is made with two extended arms with open hands above their head. This contact does not count as one of the three contacts a team is allowed to make. The same player that blocks the ball may contact the ball again as the first of their team’s three contacts. When two players block at the same time it is called a “double block”. When three players block at the same time it is called a “triple block”. Stuff block - When a defensive team stops the ball from crossing the net as an opposing player tries to send it over. The ball then falls back to the floor in side the court on the side of the team that was attempting to hit it over. Tool – The ball is deflected by a blocker but falls to the floor either outside the court on either side or onto the court on the same side as the blocker. This earns a point for the attacker’s team. Joust – When players from opposing teams play the ball simultaneously, it is called a “joust”. Cover – The attack is blocked back onto the attacker’s side but a member of the same team digs the ball and the rally continues.

A textbook rally would follow this pattern of contacts: Serve, pass, set, hit, dig, set, hit, dig, etc. with the possibility of having a stuff block, covered block or deflection as well. Platform – Refers to the forearms when they are put together by holding both hands together to create one larger surface for the ball to bounce off of. Sprawl/Dive – When a player lands on the floor with their body in an attempt to save the ball with their arm or arms before it hits the floor it is called a “sprawl” or “dive”. This is considered an emergency move. Pancake – When a player lands on the floor with their body in an attempt to save the ball with one open hand on the floor to allow the ball to bounce off of it is called a “pancake”. This is considered an emergency move. Free ball – When a team sends the ball over the net to their opponents with their forearms they are said to be giving a “free ball”. Considered an easier play for the defensive team. Down ball – When a player who is standing on the floor and swinging with an open hand to hit the ball over the net, it is usually called a “down ball”.

Traditionally a “down ball” means the blockers at the net should not jump and instead stay down on the floor when an opposing player is sending the ball over the net. Roll shot – When a player slows down the speed of their arm swing while attacking to send the ball shorter in the court and in front of the defenders, it is called a “roll shot”. The arm still makes the same motion as a full speed attack and the whole hand makes contact with the ball. Dump – When a setter sends the ball over the net on their team’s second contact instead of setting a player on their own team to hit it over the net it is called a “dump” or “setter attack”. A setter can do so tipping or hitting the ball over with one open hand or setting it over with two open hands. They may do so while standing on the floor or jumping in the air. Tip – When a player uses one open hand to send the ball over the net it is called a “tip”. The player uses the pads of their fingers to contact the ball and control the direction it is sent. Tips are usually sent short in the court but can also be sent deep. A tip is in contrast to swinging the arm to hit the ball over the net.

Float serve – A serve in which the ball does not spin is considered a “float serve”. This serve often changes direction and floats in unexpected trajectories. Top spin serve – A serve with spin with the top of the ball rotating down towards the floor from the passers perspective. Jump serve – A serve in which the server approaches and jumps to hit the ball while in the air to send the ball over the net with spin with the top of the ball rotating down towards the floor from the passers perspective. This serve is also referred to as a “Spike serve”. Jump float serve – A serve in which the server approaches and jumps to hit the ball while in the air to send the ball over the net with no spin is called a “jump float serve”. Ace – A serve that is un-returnable in which it either hits the floor or a controlled second contact cannot be made off of the pass. This type of pass is often called a “shank”. An ace results in a point for the serving team. Under hand serve – A serve that is sent over by keeping the serving arm down and hitting the stationary ball in the opposite hand with a fist. This serve is often taught to beginner players.

Over pass – The pass by the team receiving the serve that is sent immediately back over the net to the serving team on accident is called an “overpass”. Target – An imaginary point in the air and on the floor at which the players are trying to send the ball is called the “target”. The passing target is where a passer tries to pass the ball. A setting target is where the setter is trying to set the ball, etc. Rally – While the ball is in play it is said to be a “rally.” Side-out – When a team is on serve receive and wins the rally, it is called a “side-out”. Approach – The footwork an attacker uses to time the set, gain momentum and jump before contacting the ball to hit it over the net is called an “approach”. Arm swing – the movement a hitter or server’s arm makes to generate force before contacting the ball. Attack/Hitting Error – When a player hits the ball either into the net or the antenna, or outside of the court or antenna it is called an “attack/hitting error”. Kill – An attack that is un-returnable in which it either hits the floor or a controlled second contact cannot be made off of the dig.

This type of dig is often called a “shank”. A kill results in a point for the attacking team. Sideline – The two lines that run the length of the court are called “sidelines”. They are a total of 60 feet long and line up with the antennas that designate the side boundaries of the court. A server must serve from between these lines. End line – The two lines that run the width of the court are called “end lines”. They are each 30 ft long and designate the end boundary of the court. At most levels, a server must contact the ball with out stepping on this line to serve. Center line – The line that runs the width of the court under the net is called the “center line”. This line is also 30 ft long and designates the floor boundary between the two teams. Be sure to inquire locally regarding this line as rules regarding crossing or stepping on this line can vary. 10 ft (3m) line – The line that runs the width of the court 10 ft from the net is called the “10 ft line”. This line designates the boundary for jumping to attack for back-row players as well as the boundary for Liberos setting overhead to an attacker.

Antenna/pin – The thin, red and white striped poles that is attached to both sides of the net at the sidelines are called the “antennas”. These designate a vertical boundary of play that extends up to the ceiling of the gym. The ball is considered out if it touches the antenna or the net between the antenna and the pole as well as if the ball travels across the net over or outside of the antenna. Poles – The metal structures used to hold and tighten the net are called “poles”. There are many different companies that manufacture net systems and different types of poles. There should always be a pad around the poles for players’ safety. In most leagues, it is legal for players to run past a pole to play a ball but the ball must travel back to their side outside of the antenna and then sub sequentially played to the opposing team between the antennas. Tight – When the ball is sent close to the net (approximately 0-2 feet) it is said to be “tight”. Off – When the ball is sent away from the net (more than 5 feet or so), it is said to be “off”.

Inside – When the ball is sent more than 5 feet inside of the sidelines, it is said to be “inside”. Outside – When the ball is sent outside of the sidelines, it is said to be “outside”. Short – When the ball is sent over the net in front of a player, it is said to be “short”. Deep – When the ball is sent over the net behind a player, it is said to be “deep”. Line – When the ball travels down the same sideline from one team to the other it is said to be hit down the “line”. This term can also be used to designate the defender that is near the same line the attacker is closest to. They are said to be the “line defender”. Crosscourt/angle - When the ball travels from one sideline to the other from one team to the opposing team it is said to be hit “crosscourt/angle”. This term can also be used to designate the defender that is near the opposite line the attacker is closest to. They are said to be the “crosscourt/angle defender”. Let serve - When the serve hits the net and continues over to the receiving team, it is a live ball and called a “let serve”.

Press/Penetrate - The movement a blocker should make with their hands so that they are over on the opponents side of the net. This creates an angle that the attack will reflect off of and land back on the attacker’s side of the court. Call the ball - Communication is key in this team sport. Players should make an early call to indicate they will play it. Common phrases used are “I go” or “mine”. Players should also call names of players and sets during play as well as other useful information like “short”, “deep”, “inside”, etc. Substitution - When one player is replaced by another during a game, this is called a “substitution”. Depending on the league, the number of substitutions is limited per game. Once a player on the bench crosses in front of the 10 ft line, they have entered the substitution zone and must be subbed in. Players are to wait, one inside the court and one outside the court, in front of the 10 ft line until signaled by the bookkeeper to switch. Rotation home - As a team rotates so that each player serves once in the same order as the original line-up, the player’s “rotation home” changes.

Each player will sequentially play in all 6 “rotational home” positions. If a player begins the game as right back, there rotational home will be “right-back” until they rotate and then their “rotational home” will then be “middle-back”, then “left-back”, then “left-front”, then “middle-front”, then “right-front”, then “right-back” again and so on and so forth. Base defense - The defensive spot on the floor that a player stands at and then possibly moves from depending on who is set on the opposing team is called “base defense”. Coaches determine the “base defense” they want their players to use based on the defensive strategy they want to use. This decision should be based on the opponent’s tendencies and the abilities of the defensive team. Serve receive - When a team is being served at, they are said to be on “serve receive”. Players are required to remain in their rotation home before the serve until the server contacts the ball. This requires teams to create serve receive formations to account for this rule and still put players in the best possible place to play the serve and run an offense. Specific details for serve receive formations are described in a subsequent section.

Game/Set - Depending on the league or tournament, a “game” or “set” is to a predetermined amount of points. Games must be won by two points unless a predetermined point cap is in place. Typically games are to 25 points unless teams are tied in number of games won and are breaking the tie in the final game. That tie-breaker game is typically to 15 points. Match - A match is a predetermined number of games, often best or 3 or 5 games. Time out - A coach, player or referee can call a stoppage in play for a variety of reasons. The stoppage is referred to as a “time-out”. They are often 60 seconds in length unless it is an injury timeout. Libero entry - A libero does not enter as a sub does. Instead, the player may enter for any back-row player at any time by crossing into the court through the sideline behind the 10 ft line while the other player exits the court the same way but not necessarily at the exact same time. Line-up (sheet) - the official sheet used by a coach to enter their line-up for each game.

Usually there will be a rectangle with 6 boxes to enter the 6 starting players and an additional, detached one for the libero’s number. The roman numerals in each box designate the position in which each player will begin and the order in which they will serve. Create a free website What is the definition of "dig" in volleyball? | Reference.com What is the definition of "dig" in volleyball? A: Quick Answer According to the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball, the dig is a forearm pass to control the ball in preparation for return. It is usually the team's first touch of the ball after the opposition has put it over the net. Full Answer After the serve, each team is allowed a maximum of three touches of the ball before returning it over the net. The first is normally the dig. The next is the set, a pass used to put the ball in the best position for delivery over the net. The spike is the third touch, a powerful, overhand smash designed to ground the ball in the opponent's court and win a point.

How to Dig a Spike in Volleyball | Howcast How to Dig a Spike in Volleyball How to Dig a Spike in Volleyball Learn how to dig a spike in volleyball in this Howcast volleyball video with Aurora Skarra-Gallagher and Tanya White. Embed Code Transcript In beach volleyball, when you’re digging, typically your blocker is up. You want to space yourself around your blocker. They’re covering a certain area of the court and you’re covering the other area of the court. You want to have your feet evenly spaced apart and you want to rise as if on a spring, with your arms out in front of you, like this. It’s similar to passing and setting. Sometimes you have to dig with your hands. This is legal as long as the ball is hard driven. If the ball is not hard driven, if it’s an easy pass or a free ball, you can still overhand dig but your hands have to be together. It’s important to adjust based on where the hitter is facing, but not to move too early. If you start to take a step to the wrong direction, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to get back in position. So the best advice is to wait and watch your hitter.

Sometimes you only have a chance to dig with one arm. This is fine as long as you use the correct arm. If the ball’s going to your left, use your left arm. If the ball’s going to the right, use your right arm. Right-handers tend to try to use their right arm, regardless of which side the ball is on. When you’re digging, you don’t want to dig the ball too far off the net or too close to the net. Some happy medium, five to ten feet off the net for your setter to set the ball for you. You want to give the setter time to get to the ball, so you don’t want to dig too low so that they can’t get there. Also, you don’t want to dig it too high, so that they have trouble setting it. And that’s how you dig in beach volleyball. Explore More From Howcast Volleyball: Terms and Glossary Volleyball Player Positions Volleyball Rules Volleyball Strategy Volleyball Glossary Ace : A serve that scores a point without the receiving team being able to return the serve back over the net. Back-One: When a volleyball is set quickly or low to the middle hitter or the right side hitter.

Back-Two: A high set of the volleyball to the middle or the right side hitter. Bump : A first hit or pass that is used to set an attack. Carry: A fault in which the volleyball is held for too long of time in the player's hands. Cross: A play in which the middle hitter jumps for a one, and the weak-side hitter, having moved to the middle of the court, takes an approach for a two at the same location. Cut : an attack shot taken at an extreme angle. Dig : A first hit of an attack ball resulting in a successful pass. Often the volleyball is hit low or close to the ground. Double contact : A fault where a player hits the volleyball two times in a row. Dump: When a player hits the ball over the net on the second contact. This is generally a surprise play when the setter appears to be setting the ball but then quickly hits it over the net and into an open spot. Five-one (5-1) : A volleyball formation where there is one main setter and five attack players. A common formation for high-level teams. Floater : A type of serve where the volleyball is intentionally hit with no spin.

This can be effective as the ball can move erratically making it difficult to hit. Four-two (4-2) : A volleyball formation using four attackers and two setters. Usually used for beginning teams. Jump serve: A type of serve where the server tosses the ball into the air and then jumps up and hits the serve as the ball is coming down. The idea is to get a higher angle and allow for the serve to be hit harder. This type of serve takes lots of practice to perfect. Kill : a successful spike attack. Mis-hit : A bad hit or one that is not hit the way the volleyball player wanted to hit it. Pancake : A type of dig when the player uses the back of their hand flat to the ground allowing the ball to bounce off their hand for the hit. Side out : A loss in the point that causes a change in serve. Six-two (6-2) : Six player offense where there are two designated setters in the back row. Spike : A type of attack where the ball is hit down over the net with good force and speed. Strong side : The left side of the court.

It's call this because most players are right handed and it's easier to attack from this side for a right hander. Tip : A soft hit attack used to get the ball over the net quickly. Weak side : The right side of the court. Called weak because most right handed players can't attack as well from this side. Wipe : When one player pushes the volleyball off the opponents block to knock the ball out of bounds off their block and winning the point. Complete List of Volleyball Terms | Defense | Hitting Terms Mintonette: The original name given to the game we now call Volleyball. Nectar: A perfect and sweet set. Paintbrush: When a hitter swings but then barely touches the bottom of the ball, dropping it over the opposing blocker. Lollipop: A lollipop is an easy serve that flies high into the sky and over the net. It is not the most sophisticated serve. Volleyball Lingo: "That's a Lollipop!" Chester: When a player is hit hard in the chest by a serve or spike. Ouch!

Swipe or Wipe: When a ball is pushed off an opposing block by a hitter and lands out of bounds Coach Kill: When an opponent serves the ball into the net or out of the court just after there was a substitution or a time out. Deep Dish: A very soft set where the ball rests in a players hands for a bit too long. Pepper: A drill where two players partner to warm up by passing, setting and hitting the ball back and forth. Rainbow: A soft shot over the blockers with an arc that resembles a rainbow. Six Pack: Sometimes known as facial, this term is used when a blocker gets hit in the head or the face by a spiked ball. Some Common Volleyball Terms: Bump: When the ball hits the forearms and is passed on. Spike: A ball hit with force by an offensive player trying to hit so that the defense cannot recover the ball. Dig: When a player passes a strongly spiked ball that is close to the floor. Ace: An outstanding serve which is not passable by the opposing team and results in a point for the serving team. Kill: An attack that earns the offensive team an immediate point.

Block: When one, two or three players jump in front of the opposing spiker with their arms raised to prevent the ball from coming over to their side of the court. Volleyball Lingo: "Kong Block" Assist: This is when a player sets up a teammate with a pass, set or dig so that the teammate can spike the ball and earn a point for the team. Free Ball: An easy ball for the opposing team to play. Joust: When two players from opposite teams meet above the net to contact the ball. Line Shot: A ball that is spiked right down the opposing team's sideline.,/ Shank: A bad pass that flies into the audience or anywhere that it is not supposed to. Side-Out: When the receiving team earns the right to serve after winning a rally. Strong Side: When a left handed hitter is hitting from the right front position or when a right handed hitter is hitting from the left front position. Cut Shot: When a ball travels at a very sharp angle across the net from a spike at the hitter's strong side. Dink: A push of the ball around or over the blocker. This is totally legal.

Volleyball Lingo: "Have the been overlapping?" Overlap: This term refers to the positions of the players before contact with the ball while serving. Forearm Pass: When a player bumps the ball with the fleshy part of their forearms. Key: To predict a team's next play by watching how they have played so far. Overhand Pass: A pass that is controlled by the fingers and thumbs with both hands open taking place just above the forehead. Doubles: A game with four players involved, two on each side. We see this mostly played outdoors, on the sand or grass. Rotation: The movement of the players clockwise around the court and through the serving position. Tagged: A player gets tagged when they cannot move fast enough out of the way of a hard hit ball. Volleyball Lingo: "Tagged, Facial or Six Pack" Approach: A fast run toward the net before he jumps into the air to spike the ball. Beach Dig: Also called a "deep dish" this is when the ball is received with open hands. Dump: When an opponent uses a soft hit by the net instead of a spike so as to throw off the other team.

Power Alley: A cross court spike that reaches the farthest end of the court. To read more common volleyball terms - or more terms in hitting and defense, check the other sections below. Volleyball Terms Related Pages Spike - definition of spike by The Free Dictionary Spike - definition of spike by The Free Dictionary a. A long, thick, sharp-pointed piece of wood or metal. b. A heavy nail. 2. A spikelike part or projection, as: a. A sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall. b. A thin, sharp-pointed vertical rod for impaling papers; a spindle. c. An elongate unbranched inflorescence with sessile flowers. d. A thorn or spine. e. A tuft of hair that is stiffened, as with hair spray or soap, into a point. f. Slang A hypodermic needle. 3. a. One of several sharp metal projections set in the sole or in the sole and heel of an athletic shoe for grip. b. spikes A pair of athletic shoes having such projections. 4. spikes A pair of spike heels. 5. An unbranched antler of a young deer. 6.

A young mackerel of small size, usually 15 centimeters (6 inches) or less in length. 7. a. A sharp rise followed by a sharp decline in a graph or in the tracing of a scientific instrument. b. A sharp momentary increase in voltage or electric current. c. A sudden steep increase in prices. 8. a. Sports The act of driving a volleyball at a sharp angle into the opponent's court by jumping near the net and hitting the ball down hard from above. b. Football The act of slamming the ball to the ground after succeeding in an important play, as after scoring a touchdown. c. Football The act of deliberately throwing the ball to the ground as an incomplete pass in order to stop the game clock. v. spiked, spik·ing, spikes v.tr. a. To secure or provide with a spike. b. To shape into spikes. 2. To impale, pierce, or injure with a spike. 3. To injure with spiked shoes, especially when sliding in baseball. 4. To put an end to; terminate: spike a rumor. 5. Informal a. To add alcoholic liquor to: spiked the punch with rum. b.

To add a poison or other chemical to: a drink spiked with barbiturates. c. To add flavor or spice to: "Miss Jane brought him ... cold spring water spiked with a dash of vinegar and a touch of molasses" (Howard Frank Mosher). d. To add excitement or vitality to: spiked the speech with many jokes. 6. a. Sports To hit (a volleyball) in a spike. b. Football To throw (the ball) to the ground in a spike. 7. To render (a muzzleloading gun) useless by driving a spike into the vent. 8. To manifest or undergo a sudden increase in (something) followed by a sharp decrease: spike a high fever. v.intr. To manifest or undergo a sudden increase followed by a sharp decrease: Traffic to the website spiked after the scandal broke. [Middle English, from Old Norse spīk.] spik′er n. 1. An ear of grain, as of wheat. 2. Botany A usually elongated, unbranched inflorescence with stalkless flowers arranged along an axis. [Middle English, from Latin spīca.] spike 2. any sharp-pointed object, esp one made of metal 3.

(Tools) a long metal nail 4. (General Physics) physics a. a transient variation in voltage or current in an electric circuit b. a graphical recording of this, such as one of the peaks on an electroencephalogram 5. informal a sudden increase 6. (Clothing & Fashion) (plural) shoes with metal projections on the sole and heel for greater traction, as used by athletes 7. (Zoology) the straight unbranched antler of a young deer 8. (Social Welfare) slang Brit another word for dosshouse vb (mainly tr) 9. to secure or supply with or as with spikes 10. to render ineffective or block the intentions of; thwart 11. to impale on a spike 12. (Brewing) to add alcohol to (a drink) 13. (Journalism & Publishing) journalism to reject (a news story) 14. (Team Sports, other than specified) volleyball to hit (a ball) sharply downwards with an overarm motion from the front of one's own court into the opposing court 15.

(Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (formerly) to render (a cannon) ineffective by blocking its vent with a spike 16. (intr) informal to increase suddenly 17. spike someone's guns to thwart someone's purpose [C13 spyk; related to Old English spīcing nail, Old Norse spīk splinter, Middle Low German spīker spike, Norwegian spīk spoke2, Latin spīca sharp point; see spike2] spike (spaɪk) n 1. (Botany) an inflorescence consisting of a raceme of sessile flowers, as in the gladiolus and sedges 2. (Botany) an ear of wheat, barley, or any other grass that has sessile spikelets [C14: from Latin spīca ear of corn] spike1 (spaɪk) n., v. spiked, spik•ing. n. 1. a naillike fastener, 3 to 12 in. (7.6 to 30.5 cm) long and proportionately thicker than a common nail, for fastening together heavy timbers or railroad track. 2.

something resembling such a nail, as a sharp-pointed metal projection on a weapon. 3. an abrupt increase or rise: a spike of electrical current. 4. one of a number of rectangular or naillike metal projections on the heel and sole of a shoe for improving traction, as of a baseball player or a runner. 5. spikes, a. shoes having metal projections on the heel and sole. b. shoes having spike heels. 6. a pointed portion of a continuous curve or graph, usu. rising above the adjacent portion. 7. the unbranched antler of a young deer. 8. a young mackerel. 9. Volleyball. an act or instance of spiking the ball. 10. Slang. a hypodermic needle. v.t. 11. to fasten or secure with a spike or spikes. 12. to provide or set with a spike or spikes. 13. to pierce with or impale on a spike. 14. to set or stud with something suggesting spikes. 15. to injure (another player or a competitor) with the spikes of one's shoe, as in baseball. 16. Volleyball.

to hit (a ball in the air) from a position close to the net sharply downward into the opponent's court. 17. Football. to throw (the ball) to the ground, esp. in celebration of a touchdown. 18. to render (a muzzle-loading gun) useless by driving a spike into the breech. 19. to suppress or thwart: to spike a rumor. 20. Informal. a. to add alcoholic liquor to (a drink). b. to add (a chemical, poison, or other substance) to. v.i. 21. to rise or increase sharply (often fol. by up): Interest rates have spiked up. [1300–50 < Old Norse spīkr nail; akin to Middle Low German spīker nail] spik′er, n. 1. an ear, as of wheat or other grain. 2. an elongated flower cluster in which the flowers are arranged along an unbranched stalk. [1350–1400; < Latin spīca] 1. An ear of grain, such as wheat. 2. A long cluster of stalkless flowers, as in the gladiolus.

spike pricket - A candlestick with a spike for holding up the candle (or the spike itself). barb - As any type of spike or projection, it is based on Latin barba, "beard"; it is also a piece of vertically pleated linen worn over or under the chin, as by nuns. brad - A small or thin wire nail, it is from Old Norse broddr, "spike." spike - Probably borrowed from Dutch spiker, "long sharp piece." spike I will have been spiking you will have been spiking he/she/it will have been spiking we will have been spiking you will have been spiking they will have been spiking Past Perfect Continuous electrical discharge - a discharge of electricity 2.

spike - sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction" climbing iron , crampon , crampoon , climber - an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing piton - a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold pricket - a sharp metal spike to hold a candle shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport 3. corn , Indian corn , maize , Zea mays - tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times mealie - an ear of corn fruit - the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant 4.

spike - (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis phytology , botany - the branch of biology that studies plants inflorescence - the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk spadix - the fleshy axis of a spike often surrounded by a spathe 5. spike - a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline; "the seismograph showed a sharp spike in response to the temblor" rise - a growth in strength or number or importance 6. heel - the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation 7. spike - each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves); "the second baseman sharpened his spikes before every game"; "golfers' spikes damage the putting greens" gaff - a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock point - sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil" 8.

spike - a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) projection - any structure that branches out from a central support 9. spike - a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal); "one of the spikes impaled him" implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end 10. spike - any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object; "the spike pierced the receipts and held them in order" holding device - a device for holding something 11. spike - a large stout nail; "they used spikes to fasten the rails to a railroad tie" nail - a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener Verb 1. spike - stand in the way of banish , bar , relegate - expel, as if by official decree; "he was banished from his own country" 2. pierce , thrust - penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument pin - pierce with a pin; "pin down the butterfly" spear - pierce with a spear; "spear fish" 3.

spike - secure with spikes fasten , fix , secure - cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man" 4. spike out develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" 5. fortify , lace cookery , cooking , preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife" alter , change , modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" 6. spike - manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked" increase - become bigger or greater in amount; "The amount of work increased" spike noun 2.

prickle , spine , bristle , thorn Its skin is covered with spikes. verb 1. drug , lace , dope , cut , contaminate , adulterate drinks spiked with tranquillizers 2. impale , spit , spear , stick She was spiked on a railing after a 20ft plunge. Translations [spaɪk] A. N 1. (= point) → punta f; (= metal rod) → pincho m; (= stake) → estaca f; (= tool) → escarpia f; (on railing) → barrote m; (on sports shoes) → clavo m 2. (Zool) [of hedgehog etc] → púa f 3. (Elec) → pico m parásito 4. (Bot) → espiga f 5. spikes (Sport) → zapatillas fpl con clavos B. VT 2. (= stop) [+ rumour] → acabar con ; (= thwart) [+ plan etc] → frustrar to spike sb's guns → poner trabas a los planes de algn 3.

a spiked drink (with added alcohol) → una bebida con alcohol añadido de extranjis ; (drugged) una bebida a la que le han echado algo, como un somnífero, droga, etc. C. CPD spike heel N (US) → tacón m de aguja spike [flowers] → épi m vt (= add drug to) [+ drink] → trafiquer spikes npl (= shoes) (for athletics, golf) → chaussures fpl à pointes ; (for football, rugby) → chaussures fpl à crampons spike n (on wall, railing, helmet etc) → Spitze f; (= nail) → Nagel m; (on plant) → Stachel m; (on shoe, tyre etc) → Spike m; (for receipts, wastepaper etc) → Dorn m; spike heel → Pfennigabsatz m ?

also spikes (lit: = pierce) → aufspießen ; (with weapon) → durchbohren (fig: = frustrate) rumours → den Boden entziehen (+dat); plans → ruinieren ; the editor spiked the story (Press) → der Redakteur ließ die Story in einer Schublade verschwinden ; to spike somebody’s guns (Brit inf) → jdm den Wind aus den Segeln nehmen (= lace) drink → einen Schuss zusetzen (+dat); spiked with rum → mit einem Schuss Rum spike a. (point) → punta ; (on shoe) → chiodo rocky spike (Mountaineering) → spuntone m b. spikes npl (Sport) → scarpe fpl chiodate c. (Elec) → punta (di corrente) 2. vt (fig) to spike sb's guns → rompere le uova nel paniere a qn a spiked drink (fam) → una bevanda corretta spike (spaik) noun 1. a hard, thin, pointed object (of wood, metal etc). The fence had long spikes on top.

pen نُتوء مِسْماري шип espigão hrot, bodec die Spitze spids αιχμή , μύτη punta , pincho oga, piik ميله ي نوك تيز piikki pointe מוֹט מְחוּדַד नोक šiljak, klin hegy benda runcing fleinn, broddur punta 大くぎ 뾰족한 못 smaigalys, smaigas smaile; (jumta) dzegulis pancang scherpe punt pigg , spiss kolec نوک تیز espigão vârf острыи выступ, зубец hrot konica šiljak pigg, spets, tagg เหล็กแหลม; เดือยแหลม sivri uçlu metal çubuk (牆頭上防止人翻牆而置的)尖鐵(木) гострий виступ; вістря نوک، نکیلا ڈنڈا وغیرہ que nhọn, chấn song sắt đầu nhọn

 （墙头上防止人翻墙而置的）尖铁（木） 2.

a pointed piece of metal attached to the sole of a shoe etc to prevent slipping.

spyker مِسْمار грайфер prego hřeb; špunt der Laufdorn pig καρφί clavo (talla)nael ميخ كف كفش piikki crampon “בַּרזֵל” कील klin (na potplatu) szeg paku gaddur chiodo スパイクシューズ (신발창의) 스파이크 vinutė (sporta apava) nagla; radze; tapa pepaku spijker brodd kolec میخ prego crampon шип klinec (v podrážke) dereze krampon spik, brodd, dubb ปุ่มแหลมที่ส้นรองเท้าเพื่อป้องกันการลื่น krampon , kabara 鞋底釘 шип, цвях جوتے کے تلے میں پھسلن روکنے کے لیے جڑے دھات کے کیلے đinh đế giày 鞋底钉 spiked adjective gespyker مُمَسْمَر

 с шипове com pregos špičatý mit Spitzen versehen med spidser; pigget που διαθέτει αιχμές, καρφιά con pinchos oga- ميخ دار piikkikärkinen à pointe מחודד कीलदार šiljast hegyes, tüskés berpaku með brodd(a) chiodato スパイク付きの 스파이크가 있는 dantytas, smailas zobots; ar smailēm pepaku met punten med pigger/brodder kolczasty میخ لرونکی com pregos cu crampoane; cu toc cui снабжённый зубцами, шипами špicatý koničast šiljat spik-, dubb- ซึ่งใส่เดือยหรือตะปู kramponlu, ucu sivri, başaklı 尖頭的 такий, що з вістрями; такий, що на шипах کیلے دار có mấu đinh

 尖头的 ˈspiky adjective having spikes, or points similar to spikes.

the spiky coat of a hedgehog.

stekelrig ذو مَسامير заострен espinhento ostnatý stachelig strittende αιχμηρός , αγκαθωτός puntiagudo ogaline piikikäs garni de pointes בַּעַל חוֹדִים नुकीला šiljast, bodljikav hegyes; tüskés berduri göddóttur appuntito , a punta 針だらけの 스파이크가 있는, 스파이크와 같은 dygliuotas adatains; ar smailēm tercacak-cacak stekelig pigget , med spisser najeżony kolcami, kolczasty خالدار espinhento ghim­pat; cu ghimpi заострённый; колючий špicatý, ostnatý bodičast šiljat taggig ซ��่งมีเดือยแหลม dikenli 帶尖刺的 гострокінцевий, загострений نکیلا có

 mũi nhọn, sắc nhọn 带尖刺的 ˈspikiness noun stekelrigheid مِسْمارِيَّه заостреност caráter espinhento špičatost die Spitzigkeit det at være pigget αιχμηρότητα aspecto punzante ogalisus piikikkyys aspect hérissé חוֹדִים नुकीलापन bodljikavost hegyesség, szúrósság keadaan berduri það að vera broddóttur ispidezza とがり 스파이크가 있음 dygliuotumas asums; adatainība tercacak-cacak stekeligheid det å være pigget kolczastość خالدار carácter espinhento aspect zbârlit колючесть špicatosť bodičavost šiljatost taggighet ความแหลม sivrilik 尖端 загостреність نکیلاپن sự sắc nhọn 尖端 spike n.

espiga; [in a graphic] cresta o elevación brusca.

Question: Which sport uses the terms serve, dig and spike?
Answer: VOLLEYBALL